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Guyana receives US$55M for first million barrels of oil
Guyana has received $11.4 Billion (US $55M) for the first lift of the country’s one million barrels of oil, which was sold to Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited in February.
Finance Minister Winston Jordon disclosed that the money…
China’s CNOOC to load first cargo of Guyanese oil in coming days
(Reuters) - China’s state-controlled oil company CNOOC Ltd is scheduled to load in the coming days its first cargo of crude from Guyana’s offshore Liza oil project, the South American country’s Director of Energy Mark Bynoe said.
CNOOC…
Indian Gov’t underlines importance of fair, transparent electoral process here
The Government of India has joined other foreign powers in calling for a credible elections process in Guyana and said it is following developments closely.
“As a democracy itself, and a time tested friend of Guyana, India would…
U.S. warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Gov’t is formed from electoral fraud
The United States Government on Tuesday increased pressure for there to be a credible and transparent vote count in Guyana from the March 2 elections, warning of serious consequences if a Government is formed based on electoral fraud.…
Commonwealth SG says there is still time for GECOM to preserve Guyana’s democracy
Statement from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on Guyana, Patricia Scotland:
On 11 March 2020, the Acting Chief Justice of Guyana was unambiguous that public and transparent tabulation of the Statement of Polls is required to…
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
- US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
In a televised address on Wednesday, he said all travel from Europe would be suspended for the next 30…
Windsor Estates pays $30M per acre of land for Ogle development
With a promise to build exquisite restaurants, banks and all that is needed for entertainment and leisure, the sod was turned on Thursday afternoon for the commencement of the new Windsor Estates community at Ogle on the East Coast of…
Energy Dept. seeking reputable firm to market Liza crude, build capacity
The Department of Energy (DE) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the provision of marketing services for Guyana’s share of crude from the Liza phase 1 project.
The department in a notice on Wednesday said with the absence of a…
Brazil confirms first coronavirus case in Latin America
- Brazil’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed the first case of a fast-spreading new coronavirus in Latin America, diagnosing a 61-year-old man in Sao Paulo who returned recently from Italy.
The diagnosis comes during Brazil’s…
Sir Shridath Ramphal calls for unity ahead of ICJ hearing on border case
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Sir Shridath Ramphal has issued a call for peace during and after the March 2 general and regional elections, as any disruption can have an impact on Guyana’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)…
